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My sister told me her daughter would like to get together with me when we come to CA next month. I barely know this niece at all. Only spoken to her a couple times. But she and her "partner" want to get together with me.
I'm not anticipating any problems but in the off-chance that she says something like, "You're more open than the others, so you won't disapprove of us, right?" or something to that effect. What if she presses me for my opinion or approval? (my whole extended family is conservative Christians so no one knows what to think)
She's 27 or so, a recent "convert" as she was straight her whole life. I personally think she came to gayness when she was unsuccessful finding a guy (she is quite obese), but that's just my opinion. She is kind of "loud and proud" and wants the pronoun thing, etc. I have no idea of her spiritual state.
I'm fine with gays and like them, but it's never been pushed in my face by those I've known. I know as Christians we need to accept and love them, not our place to judge, etc.
In the event that she puts me on the spot, so to speak, any advice? Kinda dreading it, to be honest....
My sister told me her daughter would like to get together with me when we come to CA next month. I barely know this niece at all. Only spoken to her a couple times. But she and her "partner" want to get together with me.
I'm not anticipating any problems but in the off-chance that she says something like, "You're more open than the others, so you won't disapprove of us, right?" or something to that effect. What if she presses me for my opinion or approval? (my whole extended family is conservative Christians so no one knows what to think)
She's 27 or so, a recent "convert" as she was straight her whole life. I personally think she came to gayness when she was unsuccessful finding a guy (she is quite obese), but that's just my opinion. She is kind of "loud and proud" and wants the pronoun thing, etc. I have no idea of her spiritual state.
I'm fine with gays and like them, but it's never been pushed in my face by those I've known. I know as Christians we need to accept and love them, not our place to judge, etc.
In the event that she puts me on the spot, so to speak, any advice? Kinda dreading it, to be honest....
Honestly, I think she would probably appreciate it if you were just to treat her like you would treat anybody else. If she makes an issue of her sexuality, I'd probably just tell her that what she does in her own bedroom is of no concern to you.
My sister told me her daughter would like to get together with me when we come to CA next month. I barely know this niece at all. Only spoken to her a couple times. But she and her "partner" want to get together with me.
I'm not anticipating any problems but in the off-chance that she says something like, "You're more open than the others, so you won't disapprove of us, right?" or something to that effect. What if she presses me for my opinion or approval? (my whole extended family is conservative Christians so no one knows what to think)
She's 27 or so, a recent "convert" as she was straight her whole life. I personally think she came to gayness when she was unsuccessful finding a guy (she is quite obese), but that's just my opinion. She is kind of "loud and proud" and wants the pronoun thing, etc. I have no idea of her spiritual state.
I'm fine with gays and like them, but it's never been pushed in my face by those I've known. I know as Christians we need to accept and love them, not our place to judge, etc.
In the event that she puts me on the spot, so to speak, any advice? Kinda dreading it, to be honest....
I would just keep it low key and honest
You are obviously someone who is aware that people generally do have different perspectives and views and that is what you would want to say
Its not so much about you approving or disapproving, It is more about you accepting her decisions for her life isn’t it?
You don't have to say anything, pro or con. Don't sign up for any statement that will lead to trouble with one group or the other. Stay clear of it for best results; stay neutral. There's no requirement to get involved.
Give the "dilemma" back to them, and say No Thanks.
If she's "loud and proud," I wouldn't do anything to rile her up. I suspect that most gays/lesbians who are "loud and proud" have been hurt by judgmental people and just feel the need to fight back. If you show her that you're not interested in a fight, I think you'll probably be okay.
My sister told me her daughter would like to get together with me when we come to CA next month. I barely know this niece at all. Only spoken to her a couple times. But she and her "partner" want to get together with me.
I'm not anticipating any problems but in the off-chance that she says something like, "You're more open than the others, so you won't disapprove of us, right?" or something to that effect. What if she presses me for my opinion or approval? (my whole extended family is conservative Christians so no one knows what to think)
She's 27 or so, a recent "convert" as she was straight her whole life. I personally think she came to gayness when she was unsuccessful finding a guy (she is quite obese), but that's just my opinion. She is kind of "loud and proud" and wants the pronoun thing, etc. I have no idea of her spiritual state.
I'm fine with gays and like them, but it's never been pushed in my face by those I've known. I know as Christians we need to accept and love them, not our place to judge, etc.
In the event that she puts me on the spot, so to speak, any advice? Kinda dreading it, to be honest....
I'd give the Biblical response: that it's sin. But that doesn't mean you hate her, or that you wish bad things for her. Disapproving of a lifestyle doesn't mean we hate someone. The same could be said in reverse of anyone that thinks Christianity is wrong. We shouldn't think all gay people hate all Christians, or vice versa.
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